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AO59 BXW

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,285 mi
Last recorded95,285 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,285 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 95,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,997 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 89,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,333 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,330 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,029 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,756 miles

Offside Rear parking brake little effort

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 380,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,476 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,439 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has cracks in inside side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,439 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly

O/S/F tyre has cracks in inside side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,821 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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AO59 BXW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 BXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 BXW registered?

AO59 BXW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is AO59 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 BXW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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